Author Archive: April May Maple

No matter the family structure, there will always be sibling rivalry. A blended family, with step, half and full siblings is a breeding ground for feelings of resentment between siblings. While it is nearly impossible to prevent it, there are…
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Although blended families are more common now than ever, it does not make being a member of one any easier. Here are some basic suggestions to help your blended family be as successful as possible. * Don’t badmouth your ex…
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When two families blend through remarriage, the children’s ages can drastically effect how well the transition takes place. A teenager and an infant are going to react differently to the situation. Infants and young children have the easiest time adjusting…
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As an adult it can be frustrating trying to pinpoint what a child expects, even more so if you are an adult responsible for a blended family. Children oftentimes are unable to find the words or even recognize the answer…
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Chances are if you are a member of a blended family, your trust has been betrayed. The circumstances that have led to your new family are not what you expected in life and things you thought were going to be…
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Stories like Cinderella depict the stepparent as an evil being that wants nothing to do with their stepchildren while favoring their own. Though it is fiction, there are stepparents that are extremely biased towards their own children. Perhaps a step…
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Getting married is a very exciting time for the bride and groom. Two people getting married may want to shout the news at the top of their lungs or perhaps do something a bit more extreme like jumping on Oprah’s…
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